idea — a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˈdiːə/
Example Sentences
- My cat gave me the idea to become a professional nap consultant.
- I have no idea why my phone battery dies faster when I need it most.
- The idea of working from home seemed great until my dog became my manager.
idea
NOUN[/aɪˈdiːə/]
a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'idein' (to see), originally referring to 'that which is seen by the mind's eye.' Through this visual metaphor, it evolved to denote a thought, concept, or mental form perceived through intellectual vision rather than physical sight.
Breakdown
id- (from 'idein', to see) + -ea (noun suffix forming abstract concepts). The root conveys the notion of visual perception, metaphorically extended to mean 'form' or 'pattern' as perceived by the intellect.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat gave me the idea to become a professional nap consultant.”
“I have no idea why my phone battery dies faster when I need it most.”
“The idea of working from home seemed great until my dog became my manager.”
“She shared her ideas about improving the company's efficiency.”
“The basic idea behind this theory is quite simple.”
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